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Examples of Recurring Themes

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Herbie Popnecker Examples:
Recurring Gags:
Boxer Shorts

Created: 2004-11-11     Updated: 2012-04-10  
Stories: 13     Examples: 17    

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Somehow, Herbie often ends up in his underwear in public, which always includes polka dot boxer shorts.

Index terms: underwear, polka dot, boxer shorts, exhibitionism, Richard E. Hughes, Ogden Whitney

In #3a, the gatekeeper of the Unknown gets his pants scared off.
Source: Herbie #3a p.8 (1964-08)
Updated: 2005-03-10
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In #3a , the gatekeeper of the Unknown gets his pants scared off.
In #5b, Herbie as a "Beetle" named "EIBREH REKCENPOP" is stripped by adoring fans. Pink with polka dots!
Source: Herbie #5b p.5 (1964-10)
Updated: 2004-11-11
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In #5b , Herbie as a "Beetle" named "EIBREH REKCENPOP" is stripped by adoring fans.
An unkind remark and a need, and it's not the only time a bird loses its feathers to Herbie.
Source: Herbie #5b p.6 (1964-10)
Updated: 2004-11-11
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An unkind remark and a need, and it's not the only time a bird loses its feathers to Herbie.
On the cover of #7
Source: Herbie #7 (1965-02)
Updated: 2005-09-21
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On the cover of #7
In #7b, Herbie cuts belts so pants fall.
Source: Herbie #7b p.7 (1965-02)
Updated: 2005-09-21
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In #7b , Herbie cuts belts so pants fall.
In #8b, Paul Revere is in need of Herbie.
Source: Herbie #8b p.4 (1965-03)
Updated: 2004-11-11
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In #8b , Paul Revere is in need of Herbie.
In #9b, Robin Hood needs Herbie's help.
Source: Herbie #9b p.10 (1965-04)
Updated: 2005-09-21
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In #9b , Robin Hood needs Herbie's help.
In #10a, Herbie is starting to change into his Fat Fury uniform.
Source: Herbie #10a p.10 (1965-06)
Updated: 2008-11-10
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In #10a , Herbie is starting to change into his Fat Fury uniform.
In #10b, the nurse swoons over Herbie, but he is bashful. Orange with polka dots?
Source: Herbie #10b p.2 (1965-06)
Updated: 2004-11-11
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In #10b , the nurse swoons over Herbie, but he is bashful.
In #11a, Herbie is sporting red with polka dots.
Source: Herbie #11a p.15 (1965-08)
Updated: 2004-11-11
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In #11a , Herbie is sporting red with polka dots.
In #13b, the polka dots are on green.
Source: Herbie #13b p.7 (1965-10)
Updated: 2004-11-11
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In #13b , the polka dots are on green.
Prime Example: Jack Frost is going to pay for making fun of Herbie!
Source: Herbie #13b p.8 (1965-10)
Updated: 2004-11-11
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Prime Example : Jack Frost is going to pay for making fun of Herbie!
Cameo shorts in #14b. Professor Flipdome has forgotten his trousers.
Source: Herbie #14b p.3 (1965-12)
Updated: 2004-11-18
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Cameo shorts in #14b .
In #17a, he's back to pink.
Source: Herbie #17a p.13 (1966-04)
Updated: 2004-11-11
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In #17a , he's back to pink.
In #20a, Herbie forgets his costume.
Source: Herbie #20a p.8 (1966-09)
Updated: 2004-11-11
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In #20a , Herbie forgets his costume.
#23a starts with a ripped pants gag...
Source: Herbie #23a p.4 (1967-02)
Updated: 2004-11-11
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#23a starts with a ripped pants gag...
...and ends with the same gag. Luckily, he could borrow a spare from the bear.
Source: Herbie #23a p.17 (1967-02)
Updated: 2004-11-11
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...and ends with the same gag.